Course description
Year 1
Academic Term 1 (Fall) Credits
ENGL 150 English Composition 3.0
JAZZ 104 First Instrument: Jazz 1 2.0
JAZZ 112 Survey of Jazz History 1 3.0
JAZZ 124 Jazz Language 1 3.0
JAZZ 134 Jazz Combo and Improvisation 1.0
JAZZ 144 Jazz Orchestra 1 1.0
MUS 110 Music History 1 3.0
MUS 122 Musicianship 1 1.0
MUS 170 Media Skills and Technology 1 1.0
Total Credits 17.0
Academic Term 2 (Winter) Credits
ENGL 160 English Literature 3.0
JAZZ 105 First Instrument: Jazz 2 2.0
JAZZ 113 Survey of Jazz History 2 2.0
JAZZ 125 Jazz Language 2 3.0
JAZZ 135 Jazz Combo and Improvisation 2 1.0
JAZZ 145 Jazz Orchestra 2 1.0
MUS 111 Music History 2 3.0
MUS 123 Musicianship 2 1.0
MUS 171 Media Skills and Technology 2 1.0
Total Credits 17.0
Year 2
Academic Term 3 (Fall) Credits
JAZZ 204 First Instrument: Jazz 3 2.0
JAZZ 212 Survey of Jazz History 3 2.0
JAZZ 224 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1 3.0
JAZZ 234 Jazz Combo and Improvisation 3 1.0
JAZZ 244 Jazz Orchestra 3 1.0
MUS 210 Music History 3 3.0
MUS 222 Musicianship 3 1.0
MUS 270 Business of Music 1 1.0
MUS, JAZZ or non-music University Transfer electives 3.0
Total Credits 17.0
Academic Term 4 (Winter) Credits
JAZZ 205 First Instrument: Jazz 4 2.0
JAZZ 213 Survey of Jazz History 4 2.0
JAZZ 225 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2 3.0
JAZZ 235 Jazz Combo and Improvisation 4 1.0
JAZZ 245 Jazz Orchestra 4 1.0
MUS 211 Music History 4 3.0
MUS 223 Musicianship 4 1.0
MUS 271 Business of Music 2 1.0
MUS, JAZZ or non-music University Transfer electives 3.0
Total Credits 17.0
Additional requirement for non-keyboard majors
MUS 227 Keyboard Skills 4 1.0
Elective Options
Notes: Elective courses may carry additional prerequisites which may not be satisfied by the required Jazz Studies curriculum.
MUS 126 Keyboard Skills 1 1.0
MUS 127 Keyboard Skills 2 1.0
MUS 130 Chamber Music 1 1.0
MUS 131 Chamber Music 2 1.0
MUS 132 Collaborative Piano 1 1.0
MUS 133 Collaborative Piano 2 1.0
MUS 140 Chamber Orchestra 1 2.0
MUS 141 Chamber Orchestra 2 2.0
MUS 142 Conservatory Chorale 1 2.0
MUS 143 Conservatory Chorale 2 2.0
MUS 146 Wind Ensemble 1 2.0
MUS 147 Wind Ensembe 2 2.0
MUS 150** Flute Pedagogy & Literature 1 2.0
MUS 151** Flute Pedagogy & Literature 2 2.0
MUS 152 Piano Pedagogy & Literature 1 2.0
MUS 153 Pian Pedagogy & Literature 2 2.0
MUS154* Strings Pedagogy/Literature 1 2.0
MUS 155* Strings Pedagogy/Literature 2 2.0
MUS 156 Voice Pedagogy & Literature 1 2.0
MUS 157 Voice Pedagogy & Literature 2 2.0
MUS 160* Italian Diction 1 1.0
MUS 161* Italian Diction 2 1.0
MUS 162* Drama/Movement 1 1.0
MUS 163* Drama/Movement 2 1.0
MUS 170 Media Skills and Technology 1 1.0
MUS 171 Media Skills and Technology 2 1.0
MUS 190 Performance 1 Directed Studies 1.0-4.0
MUS 191 Performance 2 Directed Studies 1.0-4.0
MUS 192 Music 1 Directed Studies 1.0 - 4.0
MUS 193 Music 2 Directed Studies 1.0 - 4.0
MUS 226 Keyboard Skills 3 1.0
MUS 230 Chamber Music 3 1.0
MUS 231 Chamber Music 4 1.0
MUS 232 Collaborative Piano 3 1.0
MUS 233 Collaborative Piano 4 1.0
MUS 240 Chamber Orchestra 3 2.0
MUS 241 Chamber Orchestra 4 2.0
MUS 242 Conservatory Chorale 3 2.0
MUS 243 Conservatory Chorale 4 2.0
MUS 250** Flute Pedagogy & Literature 3 2.0
MUS 251** Flute Pedagogy & Literature 4 2.0
MUS 252 Piano Pedagogy & Literature 3 2.0
MUS 253 Piano Pedagogy & Literature 4 2.0
MUS 254* Strings Pedagogy/Literature 3 2.0
MUS 255* Strings Pedagogy/Literature 4 2.0
MUS 256 Voice Pedagogy & Literature 3 2.0
MUS 257 Voice Pedagogy & Literature 4 2.0
MUS 260* French Diction 1.0
MUS 261* German Diction 1.0
MUS 274 Conducting 1 1.0
MUS 275 Conducting 2 1.0
MUS 290 Performance 3 Directed Studies 1.0-4.0
MUS 291 Performance 4 Directed Studies 1.0-4.0
MUS 292 Music 3 Directed Studies 1.0-4.0
MUS 293 Music 4 Directed Studies 1.0-4.0
*Offered in alternate years; subject to minimum enrolment.
**Offered in rotating schedule; subject ot minimum enrolments. Students may enter at any point in the cycle.
JAZZ 104 First Instrument: Jazz 1
(2 credits) F (1,0,0,.5)
This course offers students private studies in their first instrument or voice focusing on developing instrumental or vocal skills in jazz style. Students will develop basic scalar and chordal exercises in preparation for improvisation, and explore the rhythmic and stylistic nuance in jazz performance. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Diploma in Jazz Studies.
JAZZ 105 First Instrument: Jazz 2
(2 credits) W (1,0,0,.5)
A continuation of JAZZ 104, this course offers students private studies in their first instrument or voice focusing on developing instrumental or vocal skills in jazz style. Students develop basic scalar and chordal exercises in preparation for improvisation, and explore the rhythmic and stylistic nuance in jazz performance. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 104.
JAZZ 112 Survey of Jazz History 1
(2 credits) F (1.5,0,0,0)
The course introduces students to a broad survey of the many branches of the various streams and styles in jazz music from the early 20th century to 1940. Classes involve discussion of both audio and video recordings. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
JAZZ 113 Survey of Jazz History 2
(2 credits) W (1.5,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 112, this course introduces students to a broad survey of the many branches of the various streams and styles in jazz music from 1940 to 1960. Classes involve discussion of both audio and video recordings. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 112.
JAZZ 122 Jazz Musicianship 1
(1 credit) F (2,0,0,0)
This is a comprehensive ear-training course that covers basic jazz-oriented aural skills, including sight singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation, chord recognition and transcription skills. One of two options for fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma in Jazz Studies.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Diploma in Jazz Studies or by placement audition with permission of the instructor.
Co-requisite(s): JAZZ 124.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): JAZZ 126 or MUS 126.
JAZZ 123 Jazz Musicianship 2
(1 credit) W (2,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 122, this course is a comprehensive ear-training course that covers elementary jazz-oriented aural skills, including sight singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation, voicing and voice-leading, chord recognition, and transcription skills. One of two options for fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma in Jazz Studies.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 122; or "B-" (70%) in MUS 122 with permission of the Chair.
Co-requisite(s): JAZZ 125.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): JAZZ 127 or MUS 127.
JAZZ 124 Jazz Language 1
(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0)
In this course, jazz students will focus on harmony, form and analysis as practiced in various streams and styles of jazz. Studies will include composition, transposition and in-class performance. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
JAZZ 125 Jazz Language 2
(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 124, this course offers jazz students a more in-depth study of harmony, form and analysis as practiced in various streams and styles of jazz. Studies will include composition, transposition and in-class performance. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 124.
JAZZ 126 Jazz Keyboard Skills 1
(1 credit) W (1,0,.5,0)
This course provides a comprehensive foundation of essential keyboard skills for the jazz musician whose first instrument is not keyboard. Course content is provided through group instruction. Open to students in the Diploma in Jazz Studies whose first instrument is not keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Diploma in Jazz Studies or by placement audition with permission of the instructor.
JAZZ 127 Jazz Keyboard Skills 2
(1 credit) W (1,0,.5,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 126, this course provides a comprehensive foundation of essential keyboard skills for the jazz musician whose first instrument is not keyboard. Course content is provided through group instruction. Open to students in the Diploma in Jazz Studies whose first instrument is not keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 126; or "B-" (70%) in MUS 126 with permission of the Chair.
JAZZ 134 Jazz Combo and Improvisation 1
(1 credit) F (1.5,0,0,0)
Students will work in small jazz combinations of a rhythm section and a maximum of four lead players. Music will be chosen to reflect various styles. Students will develop skills in ensemble playing and improvisation and will be encouraged to both arrange and compose for their ensemble. Open only to students with an instrument major in the Diploma in Jazz Studies, Certificate in Music Foundations or permission of the instructor. (T)
JAZZ 135 Jazz Combo and Improvisation 2
(1 credit) W (1.5,0,0,0)
Continuing from JAZZ 134, students will work in small jazz combinations of a rhythm section and four lead players (maximum). Music will be chosen to reflect various styles. Students will develop skills in ensemble playing and improvisation and are encouraged to both arrange and compose for their ensemble. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 134.
JAZZ 144 Jazz Orchestra 1
(2 credits) F (2.5,0,0,4 hours total)
A large ensemble of diverse instruments and voices focusing on works of classic and contemporary jazz ensemble literature, designed for students who wish to perform Big Band and other Jazz repertoire. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. Eligible for large ensemble credit toward Certificate in Music Foundations by Jazz majors. (T)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Diploma in Jazz Studies or Certificate in Music Foundations programs or by placement audition with permission of the instructor.
JAZZ 145 Jazz Orchestra 2
(2 credits) W (2.5,0,0,4 hours total)
Continuing from JAZZ 144; a large jazz ensemble focusing on classic and contemporary jazz ensemble literature, designed for students who wish to perform Big Band and other Jazz repertoire. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. Also for ensemble credit toward the Certificate in Music Foundations by Jazz majors. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 144, or placement audition with permission of the instructor.
JAZZ 146 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1
(2 credits) F (2.5,0,0,4 hours total)
A large mixed-voice ensemble focusing on performance and study of ensemble works from the classic and contemporary vocal jazz repertoire. This course can be used for large ensemble credits as required for Diploma in Jazz Studies and Certificate in Music Foundations by Jazz majors.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to Certificate in Music Foundations (Jazz Major) or Diploma in Jazz Studies or by placement audition with permission of the instructor.
JAZZ 147 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 2
(2 credits) W (2.5,0,0,4 hours total)
A continuation of JAZZ 146, this large mixed-voice ensemble focuses on performance and study of ensemble works from the classic and contemporary vocal jazz repertoire. This course can fulfill the large ensemble credits as required for Diploma in Jazz Studies and Certificate in Music Foundations by Jazz majors.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 146 or by placement audition with permission of the instructor.
JAZZ 204 First Instrument: Jazz 3
(2 credits) F (1,0,0,.5)
Continuing from JAZZ 105; this course offers students private studies in their first instrument or voice focusing on developing skills in jazz style. Students develop a wide range of scalar and chordal exercises for use in improvisation in different styles, and explore the rhythmic and stylistic nuance in jazz performance. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 105.
JAZZ 205 First Instrument: Jazz 4
(2 credits) W (1,0,0,.5)
Continuing from JAZZ 204; this course offers students private studies in first instrument or voice focusing on developing skills in jazz style. Students develop a wide range of scalar and chordal exercises for use in improvisation in different styles, and explore the rhythmic and stylistic nuance in jazz performance. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 204.
JAZZ 212 Survey of Jazz History 3
(2 credits) F (1.5,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 113, this course introduces students to a broad survey of the many branches of the various streams and styles in jazz music from 1960 to 1980. Classes involve discussion of both audio and video recordings. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 113.
JAZZ 213 Survey of Jazz History 4
(2 credits) W (1.5,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 212, this course introduces students to a broad survey of the many branches of the various streams and styles in jazz music from 1980 to present. Classes involve discussion of both audio and video recordings. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 212.
JAZZ 222 Jazz Musicianship 3
(1 credit) W (2,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 123, this course is a comprehensive ear-training course that covers intermediate jazz-oriented aural skills, including sight singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation, voicing and voice-leading, chord recognition, and transcription skills. One of two options for fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma in Jazz Studies.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 123; or "B-" (70%) in MUS 123 with permission of the Chair.
Co-requisite(s): MUS 224.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): JAZZ 226 or MUS 226.
JAZZ 223 Jazz Musicianship 4
(1 credit) W (2,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 222, this course is a comprehensive ear-training course that covers advanced jazz-oriented aural skills, including sight singing, melodic and rhythmic dictation, voicing and voice-leading, chord recognition, and transcription skills. One of two options for fulfillment of the requirements for Diploma in Jazz Studies.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 222; or "B-" (70%) in MUS 222 with permission of the Chair.
Co-requisite(s): MUS 221 or MUS 225.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): JAZZ 227 or MUS 227.
JAZZ 224 Jazz Composition & Arranging 1
(3 credits) F (3,0,0,0)
This course is designed as follow-up to JAZZ 125 offering greater focus on composition and arranging. Students will create works to be performed by ensembles of 4 - 8 players: works will be performed in the context of the course. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 125.
JAZZ 225 Jazz Composition & Arranging 2
(3 credits) W (3,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 224; this course offers greater focus on composition and arranging. Students will create works to be performed by ensembles of 8 - 16 players: works will be performed in the context of the course. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 224.
JAZZ 226 Jazz Keyboard Skills 3
(1 credit) F (1,0,.5,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 127, this course provides a comprehensive foundation of essential keyboard skills for the jazz musician whose first instrument is not keyboard. Course content is provided through group instruction. Open to students in Diploma in Jazz Studies whose first instrument is not keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 227; or "B-" (70%) in MUS 127 with permission of the Chair.
JAZZ 227 Jazz Keyboard Skills 4
(1 credit) F (1,0,.5,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 226, this course provides a comprehensive foundation of essential keyboard skills for the jazz musician whose first instrument is not keyboard. Course content is provided through group instruction. Open to students in Diploma in Jazz Studies whose first instrument is not keyboard.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 226; or "B-" (70%) in MUS 126 with permission of the Chair.
JAZZ 234 Jazz Combo and Improvisation 3
(1 credit) F (1.5,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 135; students will work in small jazz combinations of a rhythm section and a maximum of four lead players. Music will be chosen to reflect various styles. Students will continue to develop skills in ensemble playing, improvisation, and arranging and composing for own ensemble. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 135.
JAZZ 235 Jazz Combo and Improvisation 4
(1 credit) W (1.5,0,0,0)
A continuation of JAZZ 234; students will work in small jazz combinations of a rhythm section and a maximum of four lead players. Music will be chosen to reflect various styles. Students will continue to develop skills in ensemble playing, improvisation, and arranging and composing for own ensemble. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 234.
JAZZ 244 Jazz Orchestra 3
(2 credits) F (2.5,0,0,4 hours total)
Continuing from JAZZ 145; a large jazz ensemble of diverse instruments and voices focusing on works of classic and contemporary jazz ensemble literature, designed for jazz majors and other qualified students who wish to perform Big Band and other Jazz repertoire. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 145, or placement audition with permission of the instructor.
JAZZ 245 Jazz Orchestra 4
(2 credits) W (2.5,0,0,4 hours total)
A continuation of JAZZ 244; a large jazz ensemble of diverse instruments and voices focusing on works of classic and contemporary jazz ensemble literature, designed for jazz majors and other qualified students who wish to perform Big Band and other Jazz repertoire. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies. (T)
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 244, or by placement audition with permission of the instructor.
JAZZ 246 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 3
(2 credits) W (2.5,0,0,4 hours total)
A continuation of JAZZ 147; a large mixed-voice ensemble focusing on performance and study of ensemble works from the classic and contemporary vocal jazz repertoire, designed for jazz majors and other qualified students who wish to perform vocal jazz ensemble repertoire. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 147, or by placement audition with permission of the instructor.
JAZZ 247 Vocal Jazz Ensemble 4
(2 credits) W (2.5,0,0,4 hours total)
A continuation of JAZZ 246, a large mixed-voice ensemble focusing on performance and study of ensemble works from the classic and contemporary vocal jazz repertoire. Designed for jazz majors and other qualified students who wish to perform Big Band and other Jazz repertoire. Required for Diploma in Jazz Studies.
Prerequisite(s): "B-" (70%) in JAZZ 246 or by placement audition with permission of the instructor.
